Hip Flexor Stretch; Standing
Muscles: Psoas Major, Psoas Minor, Iliacus, Sartorius, Rectus Femoris & Vastus Lateralis Methods: Kneel down on one knee and place the foot of the other leg out in front [...]
Unilateral Hip Flexion Stretch
Muscles: Gluteus Maximus & Iliocostalis Lumborum Method: Lie on your back and pull one knee up to your chest whilst the other is straight on the ground [...]
Hip, Gluteal & Piriformis Muscles Stretch; Standing
Muscles: Piriformis, Gemellus Superior, Gemellus Inferior, Obturator Internus, Obturator Externus & Quadratus Femoris Method: Stand in front of a chair or surface of approximate chair height. Place the the [...]
Hip, Gluteal & Piriformis Muscles Stretch; Sitting
Muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Piriformis, Gemellus Superior, Gemellus Inferior, Obturator Internus & Obturator Externus Method: Sit cross-legged. Keep your back straight and slowly lean forwards to the ground Physiotherapy, [...]
Hip Flexor Stretch; Kneeling
Muscles: Psoas Major, Psoas Minor, Iliacus, Sartorius, Rectus Femoris & Vastus Lateralis Methods: Kneel down on one knee and place the foot of the other leg out in [...]
Groin Adductor Muscle Stretch; Sitting
Muscles: Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, Pectineus, Gracilis Method: In a sitting position bring the soles of your feet together and bring them towards your groin. Hold [...]
Quadriceps Muscle Stretch; Standing
Muscle Group: Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis & Vastus Intermedius muscles) Located on the front aspect of the thigh Muscle Action: Primarily knee extension but also aids [...]
Hip Flexor Stretch
Muscle Group: Hip Flexors (Rectus Femoris, Psoas Major, Psoas Minor & Iliacus muscles) Muscle Action: Hip flexion and controls hip extension Method: Place your hands on your hips [...]